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Ordinance No. I~ `i"
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,048 00 SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT
FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES
AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for the Fiscal Year 1998-99 and in the Budget of
the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$258,048.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose
of funding Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by
a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections,
or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 13540 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the
same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and
appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly
repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect after the date of its passage, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Assistant City Attorney
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City of Font Worth, Texas
M'Ayar And (_auncil L,ammunicAt~an
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
6/1/99 **C-17452 05ATTIC 1 of 2
SUBJECT AUTHORIZE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT CONTRACTS
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Authorize the City Manager to accept the Weatherization Assistance Program Grant, and enter into
two contracts totaling $258,048 in anticipated funds with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the period April 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000, and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by up to $258,048, subject to receipt of the grant; and
3 Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 10.51 %,
which represents the most recently approved rate for this department
DISCUSSION
The City has operated a weatherization program on a grant basis, funded by TDHCA since 1982 The
program serves low-income residents in Tarrant County, primarily the handicapped and elderly, by
weatherizing their homes Weatherization measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping,
caulking, window and door repair or replacement, storm windows and other minor repairs. A maximum
of $2,032 in weatherization funds can be expended on each home for Program Year 1999-2000
The proposed program funding is projected to- be $258,048 with the funds being immediately available
upon execution of the contracts with TDHCA. The Weatherization Assistance Program fiscal year 1999
begins on April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000, with 30 days to complete construction through April 30,
2000, and another 30 days to submit the final report, through May 31, 2000
Administrative costs are restricted to 10 526% of total TDHCA project expenditures for the
Weatherization Assistance Program Inspections, prior to payment of the contractor, are performed by
the staff of the Housing Department.
This project is available county-wide
City of Fort Worth, Texas
M'Ayor And Council CammunicAtian
DATE
6/1/99 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-17452 LOG NAME
05ATTIC PAGE
2 of 2
suB.JECT AUTHORIZE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT CONTRACTS
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant,
anal adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GR76 488954 005200911000 $110,189.00 APPROVED
Libby Watson 6183 GR76 488954 005200912000 $147,859.00 CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head: GR76 539120 005200911010 $110,189.00
GR76 539120 005200912010 $147,859.00 ~~I~ 1 tggg
Jerome Walker 7537 (from)
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